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2024 Aboudib 00, East Indian Rosewood/Austrian Moonspruce
Our very first from Michel Aboudib, this 00 from 2024, serial number 26, is decked out in Austrian Spruce and East Indian Rosewood and has a lot going on. Michel’s signature style of rosette carving clearly reflects an original continuation of his time working with the one and only Ervin Somogyi. The satin neck feel, in contrast to the gloss body, is always a favorite combo for us here at the shop, and the feel of this neck, in particular, is quite comfortable. The detail in the bridge carving is incredibly stunning. So much work and detail are present in the appearance of this instrument—not to mention the sound. But we’ll let you hear and see that for yourself!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, calton, 26, michael
$9,270 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - East Indian Add to CompareBrand New Alliance A, Mahogany/Italian Spruce
Brand new from Micah Holstein of Alliance Guitars, here we have a 2024 Model A, dressed in gorgeous Mahogany and Italian Spruce. The voice is as sharp as its appearance. Speaking of appearance, the understated modern aesthetic of this guitar sets it apart from instruments typically found at this price point. This is a whole lot of guitar; it feels great, looks amazing, and sounds truly wonderful. Here is your introduction to the work of Micah Holstein, an up-and-coming luthier who, in our opinion, is bound to do great things in the world of modern lutherie.
Other keywords/misspellings: boutique, handmade, galloup, cedar creek, fingerstyle, 008
$7,725 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Mahogany Add to Compare2002 Andersen 17″ Archtop, German Maple/German Spruce
We’ve landed a gorgeous example of Steve Andersen’s handiwork with this 2002 17 Inch dressed up in bright red and boasting an offset oval soundhole. German Spruce top against a Maple body, weighing in a touch under six pounds, with a fast setup and lively acoustic response. Then the Armstrong humbucker is juicy and fat when you plug in. All wrapped up in a Calton flight case for maximum security.
Other keywords/misspellings – duane simpson, jazz box, 325, 17″, fingerstyle
$5,665 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - German, Maple Add to CompareBrand New Applegate SJ, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
A beautifully ornate SJ from Brian Applegate, dressed in abalone throughout with Brazilian Rosewood appointments practically anywhere possible. Brazilian Rosewood and Cedar—a well-tested combo—great for fingerstyle or strumming. Equipped with a K&K Pure Mini pickup, this guitar is ready for the stage, studio, collection… you name it!
Other keywords: Luthier, lutherie, bryan, apple, gate, mainstage, kk, EVO, 217
$15,815 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2011 Artinger Chambered Solidbody, Mahogany/English Sycamore
This 2011 Artinger looks great, feels great, and sounds fantastic. What more is there could you want? Seymour Duncan P90s with volume-volume-tone knobs and three-way switch is straightforward, but still offers a ton of options for your tonal palette. The body is chambered for a slim 7lb playing weight, and comes wrapped up in a striking Cedar Creek alligator skin(ish) hardshell case.
Other keywords/misspellings – duane simpson, semi-hollow, semihollow, p-90
$3,605 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.04 in Woods Sycamore - English, Mahogany Add to Compare2022 Åstrand Å-SJ-C, Madagascar Rosewood/Swiss Alpine Moonspruce
Subtle beauty. Slinky setup, maximum clarity, aesthetics that showcase the quality of the materials, and the builder’s eye for curve and line. This 2022 Åstrand Å-SJ-C is a feat. Madagascar Rosewood body with Swiss Alpine Moonspruce top plus cutaway, satin neck, EVO frets, cosmo black Gotoh 510 tuners, wrapped in a Visesnut case. We would put this up against pretty much anything else at the shop; a fearsome instrument for the modern fingerstylist’s arsenal.
Other keywords/misspellings – fingerstyle, visnut, 592022, sweden, a-sj, florentine
$15,450 Add to cartScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Madagascar Add to Compare2017 Bashkin SJ, Oregon Myrtle/Italian Spruce
Such a delight to visit with this beauty. Michael Bashkin builds premium grade modern fingerstyle instruments, just like this 2017 SJ with Myrtlewood back and sides plus Italian Spruce on top.The voice is characterized by clarity, balance, and smoothness, equally at home in Standard tuning as it is in DADGAD and some C tunings (thanks to the 26-25.4″ multiscale fingerboard). Frets are dressed with semi-hemispherical fret ends, making for a very smooth playing experience under your fingertips. At the headstock you’ll find a delicate inlay scheme with micro purflings looping across the headplate veneer and between the Waverly tuners. All of this comes wrapped in a Hoffee flight case with an added layer of Thinsulate for maximum protection.
And when you aren’t playing this slice of sweet lutherie from Michael, check out his Luthier On Luthier podcast for extensive, in-depth interviews with some of our favorite builders on the scene today!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, fingerpicking, 145
$11,330 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in - 26 in Nut Width 1.781 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Myrtlewood Add to Compare2023 G.R. Bear OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Salvaged Cedar
We’re hard pressed to think of another guitar that’s come through recently which has looked, and felt, this good. This 2023 OM from G.R. Bear is dressed to the nines with primo Brazilian Rosewood (crazy figuring and coloring) and a Salvaged Cedar top, falcate bracing system, and satin-finished neck. The voice is huge, voluminous and dynamic. A top choice guitar for the player who needs a guitar with gears to keep up with all your different tunings and styles. All wrapped up in a Visesnut flight case.
Other keywords/misspellings – fingerstyle, brazilain, brw, gr bear, rye bear, sinker cedar, 52
$13,905 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Cedar - Sinker, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2022 G.R. Bear Grand 00, Pernambuco/Lutz Spruce
It doesn’t get much better than this. Our Grand 00 from GR Bear is an absolute monster–powerful depth and range, clarity, and dynamism in one package. Pernambuco back and sides with Lutz Spruce top, modern aesthetics with the headstock profile and slanted fingerboard extension, then there’s the falcate bracing pattern for the top and silky setup. The world needs more guitars like this GR Bear Grand 00.
Other keywords/misspellings – fingerstyle, oo, pernambucco, luts, 46, visesnut, bespoke
$12,360 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Pernambuco Add to Compare2018 Beauregard Facettes Archtop 16,” Quilted Maple/Spruce
Mario Beauregard’s touch with chisel and plane, sandpaper and file, is unparalleled. This 2018 Facettes Archtop 16″ is an absolute feat of modern lutherie! Sumptuously figured Maple back and sides, Spruce top, gold Lollar pickup with volume and tone at the pickguard; upper bout soundport; effortless playability and response. This instrument is like inspiration in wood form. Mario engineers the top with these arcing facets that feature subtle soundholes integrated into their centers–we can’t imagine how he pulls this off so well–which you’ll also find across the carved Maple back for continuity. Note how the pickguard descends to a point above the bridge, its outside edge matching the curves of the facets. Setup is butter smooth and slinky, and this 2018 Beauregard comes wrapped up in a custom Hoffee case for maximum protection.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, duane simpson, fingerstyle, evo, gotoh
$18,540 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Quilted Add to Compare2008 Benedetto Sinfonietta, Maple/ Spruce
This guitar is a masterpiece. ‘Sinfonietta‘ is an Italian word meaning ‘little symphony’ — this is probably the most accurate name for a guitar of all time. From Benedetto, this archtop from 2008 is superlative to all that is an acoustic archtop: depth, warmth, resonance, power, and meticulous fit and finish. Really, this instrument will do whatever you could ask of it. For the player and collector alike, this instrument will do one thing exceptionally well: enhance your musical life. Gorgeous Maple and tightly grained Spruce, which has loads of medullary rays. The demo speaks for itself. What a true joy to have this in the shop!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, jazz, traditional, modern, 5447GP
$28,840 Add to cartScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Maple Add to CompareBrand New Beneteau OM, Flamed Granadillo/Torrefied Sitka Spruce
What a treat to have this beautiful OM from Marc Beneteau. Flamed Granadillo and Torrefied Sitka Spruce. Sound port, arm bevel, pinless bridge—all the creature comforts and immense tone. What more could a guitar enthusiast want? Comfort, aesthetics, and tone all in equal parts. This guitar is evidence of why so many greats choose Marc’s instruments. While it alone will not make you sound like the fingerstyle master Don Ross, it’s certainly not a bad start.
Other keywords/misspellings:Luthier, lutherie, canada, canadian, benateau, mark, tkl, 051122
$10,300 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Granadillo Add to CompareBrand New Blanchard Sequoia 12 Fret, Honduran Mahogany/Carpathian Spruce
Elegant, powerful, and unique are but a few superlatives describing this 2023 Blanchard Sequoia, dressed in Carpathian Spruce and Honduran Mahogany this 12 fret beast is not only powerful and comfortable but also a very inspiring guitar. All of the qualities of mahogany that we love, coupled with ergonomic features that make this instrument feel as though it plays itself. It certainly doesn’t feel like large guitar but it’s undeniable once you hear it. Evo frets, soundport, arm bevel. What more creature comforts could one want? Listen and allow your ears to be the judge.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, mark, hoffee, 139,
$15,245 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Mahogany Add to CompareBrand New Blanchard Pinyon 00, Brazilian Rosewood/Lucky Strike Redwood
Lucky Strike Redwood and Brazilian Rosewood are some of the most coveted tone woods in the realm of guitar. Mark Blanchard delivered the ultimate example as to why that is. This 00 Pinyon is so sweet, comfortable and enchanting– Dressed with abalone and Brazilian rosewood appointments, as well as Evo Frets. This guitar will surely inspire for many years to come.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, hoffee, slot head, venetian cutaway,
$17,305 Add to cartScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.8125 in String Spacing 2.3125 in Woods Redwood - Lucky Strike, Rosewood - Brazilian Add to Compare2020 Blanchard Sequoia Dream Series, Brazilian Rosewood/European Spruce
It’s humbling to see such consistency in a builder’s work, with exquisite voicing for fingerstyle playing that focuses on note clarity and definition. This is Mark’s Sequoia body shape with a generous 16 inch lower bout, and here he’s upgraded it with a body wedge and arm bevel for ergonomics, a soundport in the upper bout, and a multiscale setup that’s perfect for everything from C tunings to Standard (26.25-25.25”). The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides come from our own secret stash, and Mark used a creamy European Spruce top to match.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Duane Simpson: https://youtu.be/QH0MUw0ZGYQ.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, dream guitar, bespoke guitar, all the stops, custom guitar, fan fret, fanned fret, hoffee flight case
$14,935 Add to cartScale Length 25.25 in - 26.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian